Account Executive

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Indianapolis seeks a driven Sales Account Executive to grow revenue across on-air and digital platforms.

You’ll partner with local businesses, present compelling marketing solutions, and leverage Nexstar’s reach including FOX59 and CBS4 to drive results. Strong communication and consultative sales skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising or mass communications, or related field.
• Minimum two years of sales experience in media or related industry.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting and developing new business on all platforms.
• Implement strategies to grow revenue and exceed goals.
• Sell sports, digital offerings and align with local newscasts.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations with consultative approach.
• Collaborate with production to develop commercials and leverage market share.

Skills

Sales experience

MS Office proficiency

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing/advertising/mass communications

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Ready to take your sales career to the next level? Here’s your opportunity to join a powerhouse duopoly in one of the most sport-driven, opportunity-rich markets in the country. FOX59 (WXIN-TV) and CBS4 (WTTV-TV), Nexstar Media Group stations in Indianapolis, are looking for a driven Sales Account Executive who’s ready to leverage best-in-class marketing solutions to help local businesses grow. You’ll join a team of seasoned advertising professionals and tap into the unmatched reach of FOX and CBS, driving revenue across both on-air and digital platforms. With the added strength of our high-performing digital subchannel ETTV.2 and a full suite of cutting-edge digital products, this is truly a seller’s dream.

Why does this opportunity stands out: #1 lifestyle show: Indy Now – a premier platform for local business exposure Over 100+ hours of local news weekly Exclusive access to must-have programming and live sports, including: NFL (Indianapolis Colts) College sports (IU Football, Purdue Basketball) The Indy 500 & IndyCar March Madness PGA Golf, NASCAR, MLB, World Cup & more If you’re motivated, competitive, and ready to build meaningful client partnerships while selling high-impact solutions—this is your shot.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for prospecting and developing new business on all platforms.
• Implement strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals for all platforms.
• Ideal candidate will possess a passion for selling sports, digital offerings, and align with leading local newscasts in Indy.
• Be a student of learning and a willingness to be coached by some of the best managers in the business.
• Prepares and delivers compelling sales presentations to clients using a consultative sales approach and collateral research support.
• Explain to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
• Works with clients and production personnel to develop commercials via our creative resources.
• Collaboration with all station sellers to leverage the power of our market share to increase our revenue.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Minimum two years’ experience in sales, preferably in the media field.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience achieving long-range objectives, possessing self-motivation skills, ability to implement the strategies and actions to achieve success.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, and other office equipment.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.